Bill > H3721

This bill aims to expunge the criminal records of individuals who were arrested for marijuana offenses committed before the enactment of Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2016. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Expunging all criminal record information from state agencies, courts, and municipalities for eligible individuals with marijuana offenses committed before 2016. 2. Requiring the Commissioner of Correction and county correctional facilities to review the sentencing records of prisoners held for marijuana offenses or probation/parole violations related to marijuana use committed before 2016, and allowing such prisoners to apply for immediate release. 3. Prohibiting the use of expunged marijuana records in any employment, court, or administrative proceedings, and requiring employers to allow applicants with expunged records to answer "no record" to related inquiries. 4. Directing the Commissioner or Department to report that no record exists in response to inquiries about expunged marijuana records or certain juvenile records.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3721